udy\u2019s POV<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe we are actually at the fair right now,\u201d I breathed as I stared around at all the rides and the colors. The crowd was insane because the fair was only in town for a couple more days, so everybody was having fun now.<\/p>\n
\u201cDoes this make you happy?\u201d He asked, observing me.<\/p>\n
I nodded.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d I admitted. \u201cI\u2019ve been wanting to come here with my friends, but we haven\u2019t had any time to sneak away between work and school.\u201d<\/p>\n
He was quiet for a moment, processing my words.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you okay with me being here with you instead of them?\u201d He asked, glancing at me.<\/p>\n
My heart swelled at his question.<\/p>\n
I nodded slowly.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d I told him. \u201cI\u2019m actually glad you are here with me. I have a feeling you never really had fun before. You are all work and Lycan duties. Do you ever have the chance to get out and have fun?\u201d<\/p>\n
He narrowed his eyes at me.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have fun,\u201d he murmured, almost defensively.<\/p>\n
I fought a laugh as I looked up at him.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh yeah? Name one thing that you\u2019ve done that you consider fun,\u201d I said, raising my brows at him.noveldrama<\/p>\n
He thought about it for a moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI went to a banquet a few weeks ago that I found enjoyable,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n
I laughed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not the kind of fun I\u2019m talking about,\u201d I told him, rolling my eyes. \u201cI meant, going on rides and eating greasy foods\u2026 playing games.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGames?\u201d<\/p>\n
I nodded and pointed at the game stands that were set up.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes and attempting to win prizes but never quite getting here because they are rigged.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRigged?\u201d He asked, glancing at me. \u201cIs that legal?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know, but everyone knows the games at fairs are all rigged,\u201d I tell him with a shrug. \u201cIt\u2019s part of the fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHow is that fun?\u201d<\/p>\n
I grin.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on,\u201d I tell him grabbing a hold of his hand. \u201cI\u2019ll show you.\u201d<\/p>\n
We went to one of the game stands; it was the game where we tossed rings on bottles, trying ot get the ring around the top of the bottle. It cost a few dollars, which Gavin insisted on paying even though it was my idea. He wasn\u2019t going to let me pay for anything, which I found sweet but unnecessary. Now that my father was no longer in prison and his debt was paid, I had money to spare, and I could afford a few games at a fair. But he left no room for argument. swnovel<\/p>\n
\u201cWatch,\u201d I told him.<\/p>\n
I tossed a ring on top of a bottle and just as it looked as if it was going to make it, it fell off. Gavin\u2019s frown<\/p>\n
deepened as he glared at the<\/p>\n
bottles I tried again until I had no rings left, none of them landing on any of the bottles. swnovel<\/p>\n
With a low growl, Gavin grabbed the guy by the throat, shocking me. His wolf was close to the surface as he growled loudly.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs this game rigged?\u201d He asked, his tone gruff. \u201cShe threw those rings perfectly!!!\u201d<\/p>\n
The guy, who was no older than 18, stammered and said nervously, \u201cIt\u2019s\u2026 it\u2019s my job to make sure no one wins\u2026\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t believe he actually admitted it; I always assumed it was rigged, but I never actually knew for sure.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to play again,\u201d he said in a growly tone that sent a shiver down my back.<\/p>\n
The guy nodded, his entire body trembling as Gavin released him, handing him a bunch of rings without charging him the second time. He turned towards the ring and I watched with anticipation as he<\/p>\n
lined up. I took a step back watching as he tossed the rings onto the bottle tops. swnovel<\/p>\n
One by one he nailed it.<\/p>\n
My mouth dropped open as the bell went off indicating a winner.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations,\u201d the guy said. \u201cYou can choose any prize you want.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gavin looked oddly victorious as he glanced at me.<\/p>\n
\u201cChoose your prize,\u201d he told me, his tone gentle.<\/p>\n
I flushed as I glanced up at the prize board. The giant purple bear caught my eye,<\/p>\n
so I pointed at that.<\/p>\n
Gavin nodded at the guy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWrap it up for us,\u201d he said, as he took my hand and guided me away without a single look back at the man. The guy stared at him with a dumbstruck expression, probably confused about what had just happened.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was incredible,\u201d I laughed. \u201cDid you see the look on his face?\u201d<\/p>\n
Gavin chuckled; it was nice to see him a bit carefree for once.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I thought he was going to pass out,\u201d he admitted. \u201cSo, what other things do you do at the fair?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRide rides obviously,\u201d I said, glancing at the rollercoaster in the distance. \u201cLike that one.\u201d<\/p>\n
He followed my gaze and I swear I saw his face paling.<\/p>\n
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